Raul Sanllehi: ‘I had to lay off 55 people at Arsenal, without knowing I was the 56th’
2 years, 3 months ago

Raul Sanllehi: ‘I had to lay off 55 people at Arsenal, without knowing I was the 56th’

New York Times  

“I loved it at Arsenal. The first-team coach is short-term oriented — just win tonight’s game.” When Sanllehi was fired in August 2020, Arsenal’s owners streamlined the model. Jorge Mas is Real Zaragoza’s president and managing owner of Inter Miami “Once you find a project like Zaragoza, it is much easier to get people to join the project,” Sanllehi says. “We believe very much in the pyramid of serving players to the first team,” says Sanllehi, who spent time at Barcelona’s La Masia academy himself as a youngster. Zaragoza’s new signing Victor Mollejo “We do not have the money, but we have the connections,” Sanllehi says.

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Arsenal stunned by Edu exit: Bold quote from sporting director just two months ago resurfaces - and shows just how surprising his exit is
2 months ago

Arsenal stunned by Edu exit: Bold quote from sporting director just two months ago resurfaces - and shows just how surprising his exit is

Daily Mail  

A bold quote given by outgoing Arsenal sporting director Edu two months ago could suggest that the club have been rocked by news of his departure. Edu sounded profoundly committed to the Arsenal project when sharing the news of Mikel Arteta's recent contract extension But the Brazilian sporting director is set to leave the Emirates after five years in the …

Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall signs new long-term contract
1 year, 3 months ago

Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall signs new long-term contract

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has signed a new …

Arsene Wenger opens up on how he missed out on signing Lionel Messi AND Gerard Pique for Arsenal
2 years, 5 months ago

Arsene Wenger opens up on how he missed out on signing Lionel Messi AND Gerard Pique for Arsenal

Daily Mail  

It has been a long running theme that Arsenal have been linked with a host of top players - without signing them. Other star names close to a move to the Gunners include Gareth Bale, Harry Kane, Samuel Eto'o, Didier Drogba, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Brazil legend Roberto Carlos. Arsene Wenger revealed Arsenal enquired about the availability of Messi and …

Arsenal will be 'delighted' to have Wenger back, says Arteta
3 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal will be 'delighted' to have Wenger back, says Arteta

The Hindu  

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Thursday that he hopes to have former manager Arsene Wenger back at the Premier League club in some capacity in the future, as the Frenchman remains a respected figure among the staff. "He would have a great time seeing the environment he can create around him when he's around this place, because of the …

Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger linked with return to management three years after leaving Emirates
3 years, 5 months ago

Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger linked with return to management three years after leaving Emirates

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been touted as the next national team manager for Switzerland. Therefore, he has been linked with the vacant role after Vladimir Petkovic stepped down following a seven-year stint to join French club Bordeaux. Arsene Wenger has been touted as the next national team manager for Switzerland According to Swiss outlet Blick, Wenger is one …

Freddie Ljungberg leaves Mikel Arteta's Arsenal coaching set-up
4 years, 4 months ago

Freddie Ljungberg leaves Mikel Arteta's Arsenal coaching set-up

The Hindu  

Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has left the club's coaching set-up to pursue new opportunities, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. Swede Ljungberg, part of the Invincibles side that won the Premier League in 2003-04, had been back at Arsenal for two years and was currently assistant to head coach Mikel Arteta. “I have decided to leave my first-team …

Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi LEAVES the club
4 years, 4 months ago

Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi LEAVES the club

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have announced their head of football Raul Sanllehi will leave the club with immediate effect. Arsenal have announced their head of football Raul Sanllehi will leave with immediate effect A statement published on behalf of owners Stan and Josh Kroenke reads: 'Raul has made a big contribution during his time with us and will always be part of the …

Arsenal has no regrets over snubbing Arteta for Unai Emery in 2018
5 years ago

Arsenal has no regrets over snubbing Arteta for Unai Emery in 2018

The Hindu  

Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi says there are no regrets at Emirates Stadium that new head coach Mikel Arteta was not appointed ahead of Unai Emery in 2018. Read: Emery backs Arteta to be a hit at Emirates Stadium But despite the way Emery's tenure panned out, Sanllehi is still content Arsenal made the best decision it could at …

Arsenal 'hold first interviews with candidates' in search for Unai Emery's permanent successor
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal 'hold first interviews with candidates' in search for Unai Emery's permanent successor

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have held their first interviews with candidates looking to replace Unai Emery as the club's permanent head coach, according to The Daily Telegraph. Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their search to permanently replace Unai Emery Freddie Ljungberg has taken temporary charge after Emery was sacked last Thursday It is a search that the report states will be led primarily …

Premier League: Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg says he will seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger
5 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg says he will seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger

Firstpost  

Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg said he would seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger as he prepares for his first home game in charge against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Thursday. Ljungberg, who was named interim boss following Unai Emery’s sacking last week, guided Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at Norwich City last Sunday that …

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke explains Unai Emery sacking
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke explains Unai Emery sacking

The Hindu  

Arsenal made the decision to sack Unai Emery over the past "several weeks" because it felt it was necessary if the club wanted to salvage its season, according to director Josh Kroenke. Speaking to Arsenal's website after addressing the team during training, Kroenke said: "Like all of our fans and supporters around the globe, we've been concerned about our recent …

Inside Arsenal's decision to sack Unai Emery and why it had been coming for weeks
5 years, 1 month ago

Inside Arsenal's decision to sack Unai Emery and why it had been coming for weeks

Daily Mail  

The only surprise this morning was that it took so long. REVEALED: Arsenal stars were GLAD Unai Emery was sacked after growing sick of his tactics and selections, as Freddie Ljungberg steps in as caretaker and board eye Nuno Espirito Santo By Kieran Gill and Amitai Winehouse Unai Emery was sacked as Arsenal manager this morning after turning up to …

Arsenal sack Unai Emery after embarrassing 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt; Freddie Ljungberg takes over as interim head coach
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal sack Unai Emery after embarrassing 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt; Freddie Ljungberg takes over as interim head coach

Firstpost  

On Friday, fans booed the Arsenal players off the stadium while some chose to field placards reading ‘Emery Out’, the same trending as a hashtag on Twitter After 18 months in charge at Arsenal, Unai Emery was sacked as manager of the London club. According to a statement on Arsenal.com, the decision was made “due to results and performances not …

Arsenal staff 'expect Emery to be sacked as manager' after fans called for his dismissal
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal staff 'expect Emery to be sacked as manager' after fans called for his dismissal

Daily Mail  

Arsenal staff reportedly believe it is a matter of when - not if - under-fire coach Unai Emery is sacked after a disappointing run of results. Arsenal manager Unai Emery is under huge pressure after a winless run of six matches 'It's about results and we are not getting them,' the source said. Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, Wolves manager …

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger joins FIFA as Chief of Global Football Development
5 years, 1 month ago

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger joins FIFA as Chief of Global Football Development

Firstpost  

Arsene Wenger accepted FIFA’s offer more than two months after it was first reported, and one week after talks with Bayern Munich about the German champion’s vacant head coach job Zurich: FIFA says it has hired Arsene Wenger in a full-time role leading its global work developing soccer. The former Arsenal manager accepted FIFA’s offer more than two months after …

Rumour Has It: Arsenal contacts Luis Enrique for coach role
5 years, 2 months ago

Rumour Has It: Arsenal contacts Luis Enrique for coach role

The Hindu  

Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Leicester City could spell the end of Unai Emery's tenure. TOP STORY – ARSENAL MAKE LUIS ENRIQUE ENQUIRY It could be a case of one Spaniard out, another Spaniard in at Emirates Stadium. El Confidencial's Kike Marin claims Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi has sounded out Luis Enrique about replacing Unai Emery as head coach. …

Arsene Wenger not ruling out Bayern Munich move
5 years, 2 months ago

Arsene Wenger not ruling out Bayern Munich move

The Hindu  

Arsene Wenger would talk to Bayern Munich if it was interested in appointing him as head coach, although he insists there has not yet been any contact with the German club. Bayern is looking for a new boss following the sacking of Niko Kovac, with Hansi Flick taking charge of the 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiacos on Wednesday. Wenger, …

Arsenal deny Jose Mourinho 'dined with Gunners' head of football Raul Sanllehi'
5 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal deny Jose Mourinho 'dined with Gunners' head of football Raul Sanllehi'

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have denied any meetings have taken place between head of football Raul Sanllehi and Jose Mourinho. Jose Mourinho is still looking for a managerial job after being sacked by Manchester United Raul Sanllehi will be concerned over Arsenal's poor run of form under manager Unai Emery JOSE MOURINHO'S CV IN ENGLAND Chelsea Premier League: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2014-15 FA Cup: …

Jose Mourinho emerges as bookies' favourite to replace Arsenal boss Unai Emery
5 years, 2 months ago

Jose Mourinho emerges as bookies' favourite to replace Arsenal boss Unai Emery

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has emerged as a leading contender to be Arsenal's next manager after odds on his appointment were slashed on Wednesday. Mourinho and Massimilano Allegri are now the joint favourites to replace Unai Emery after the Gunners drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace on Sunday. Jose Mourinho has emerged as a leading contender to replace Unai Emery as Arsenal boss …

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger eyes return to football management, misses 'wet Wednesdays at Stoke'
5 years, 2 months ago

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger eyes return to football management, misses 'wet Wednesdays at Stoke'

Firstpost  

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to return to football management and resume battle with that stubborn coat zipper, claiming he misses ‘wet Wednesdays at Stoke’. Tokyo: Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to return to football management and resume battle with that stubborn coat zipper, claiming he misses “wet Wednesdays at Stoke”. “The offers always came in …

Arsene Wenger reveals he turned down Premier League job offers as he is 'too linked with Arsenal'
5 years, 3 months ago

Arsene Wenger reveals he turned down Premier League job offers as he is 'too linked with Arsenal'

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he turned down job offers from Premier League clubs as he is 'too linked with Arsenal'. Arsene Wenger turned down Premier League job offers as he is 'too linked with Arsenal' As reported by Sky Sports, Wenger said: 'I'm an Arsenal man and after that I'm a professional. Despite enjoying much success early on at …

Arsene Wenger to 'return to football in coming weeks'
5 years, 3 months ago

Arsene Wenger to 'return to football in coming weeks'

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger could be about to return to football in a technical role with FIFA. Arsene Wenger could be about to return to football in a technical role with FIFA Wenger left Arsenal in 2018 after 22 years at the club and has had offers to return to the game since then. While the role would be new at FIFA, …

Arsene Wenger's near-misses as Arsenal boss after Jadon Sancho becomes latest star he failed to sign
5 years, 3 months ago

Arsene Wenger's near-misses as Arsenal boss after Jadon Sancho becomes latest star he failed to sign

Daily Mail  

Jadon Sancho is just the latest name added to the long list of Arsene Wenger's near-misses while manager of Arsenal. Wenger couldn't prise Spanish centre-back Gerard Pique away from boyhood club Barcelona VINCENT KOMPANY Kompany, who was viewed as one of the hottest prospects at the back, was identified as a potential replacement for Sol Campbell but Wenger was beaten …

Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger tried to sign Jadon Sancho
5 years, 3 months ago

Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger tried to sign Jadon Sancho

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger has claimed he tried to bring Jadon Sancho to Arsenal. The England forward, who scored twice during the 5-3 victory against Kosovo on Tuesday night, left Manchester City in 2017 despite being offered £35,000 per week to stay. Arsene Wenger tried to bring Jadon Sancho to Arsenal when he left Manchester City While the 19-year-old forward is now …

Per Mertesacker: Arsene Wenger placed so much trust in Arsenal squad but claims players let him down
5 years, 4 months ago

Per Mertesacker: Arsene Wenger placed so much trust in Arsenal squad but claims players let him down

Daily Mail  

Per Mertesacker has revealed that former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger placed too much trust in his squad which was never repaid. Wenger's remarkable 22-year spell in charge of the north London outfit came to an end last summer after another disappointing season, which saw Arsenal miss out on Champions League football for a second term running. Per Mertesacker played under …

Premier League: Arsenal have 'ammunition' to sign top transfer targets, says head of football Raul Sanllehi
5 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Arsenal have 'ammunition' to sign top transfer targets, says head of football Raul Sanllehi

Firstpost  

Sanllehi is confident the Arsenal’s planning has set them up for a good transfer window even if they lose out on a Champions League spot London: Arsenal have enough “ammunition” to sign their top transfer targets regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League, according to head of football Raul Sanllehi. Having missed out on a top four finish …

Raul Sanllehi explains Aaron Ramsey contract problem
5 years, 7 months ago

Raul Sanllehi explains Aaron Ramsey contract problem

The Hindu  

Arsenal opted against offering Aaron Ramsey a new contract because matching his wage demands would have been "very harmful" to the squad's dynamic, head of football Raul Sanllehi says. Sanllehi says it would have been irresponsible for Arsenal to match the "incredible" offers Ramsey received from other clubs when he entered the final year of his contract, even though the …

Arsene Wenger backs club legend Patrick Vieira to return to Emirates Stadium as manager
5 years, 8 months ago

Arsene Wenger backs club legend Patrick Vieira to return to Emirates Stadium as manager

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira will one day take the reins at the club after labelling his former midfielder 'elegant and authoritative'. Vieira, 42, spent nine seasons in north London, winning three Premier League titles and three FA Cups, and after retiring coached at Manchester City before managing New York City and moving to Nice in 2018. …

Wenger would be 'great' as Chelsea boss, says Seaman
5 years, 10 months ago

Wenger would be 'great' as Chelsea boss, says Seaman

The Hindu  

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has suggested Arsene Wenger could be the ideal replacement for Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. Wenger stepped down as Gunners boss after 22 years in charge at the end of last season, having won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups in north London. Read: Sarri plans to be Chelsea manager 'for a long time' …

Arsenal must wait until summer to hire Marc Overmars as sporting director
5 years, 10 months ago

Arsenal must wait until summer to hire Marc Overmars as sporting director

Daily Mail  

Marc Overmars will not leave Ajax mid-season to become Arsenal’s sporting director, but he remains favourite to fill the role and could still join in the summer. Roma’s director of football, Monchi, is also being considered because of his fruitful working relationship with Arsenal manager Unai Emery at Sevilla. Marc Overmars will not leave Ajax mid-season to become Arsenal’s sporting …

Wenger tried to sign Sancho for Arsenal, rules out Real
5 years, 10 months ago

Wenger tried to sign Sancho for Arsenal, rules out Real

The Hindu  

Arsene Wenger revealed he tried to lure Jadon Sancho to Arsenal during his time in charge of the Premier League side. And former Arsenal manager Wenger said he attempted to sign Sancho before the teenager opted for Dortmund. 'Turned down Madrid before' Wenger, meanwhile, said his hopes of coaching Real Madrid are "over" having turned down the LaLiga giant previously. …

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